WJEC CBAC LIMITED
-Provide high quality qualifications, resources & support for teachers and learners-Develop, promote & provide appropriate systems of assessment and examinations -Support & enhance the development of the Welsh language & culture in Wales-Nurture & develop talents through arts and education by promoting, supporting and advancing the development of Youth Arts in Wales.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £63.3m, with unrestricted reserves standing at £62.9m. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £0.24m for the year, primarily due to an adverse actuarial adjustment of £3.99m on its defined benefit pension scheme. Despite this, the trustees concluded that the organisation is well placed to manage its business risks and has adequate resources to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“£180,001 - £190,000 1”
“The Chair of the Board, Ms J Leigh Jones, is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Iungo Solutions Limited, to whom WJEC CBAC Limited provides examination services.” — page 48
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £170,001 - £180,000 (FY2024) to £180,001 - £190,000 (FY2025).
UK research funding (UKRI Gateway to Research)
- Semiconductor Higher Technical Skills Academy Wales: Recruitment, Retention & Upskilling
- Cardiff University and WJEC CBAC Limited
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- Andy Carter
- CEMLYN REES WILLIAMS
- David Alfred Shaw
- Dr MANDY LOU JAMES
- Gaynor Lewis
- Ian Morgan
- Jessica Leigh Jones
- Kevin Patrick O'Leary
- Leonie Mackenzie
- Martyn Groucutt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £66.5m | £63.3m |
| 30/09/2024 | £61.3m | £58.7m |
| 30/09/2023 | £56.4m | £51.6m |
| 30/09/2022 | £55.5m | £51.4m |
| 30/09/2021 | £31.4m | £31.0m |
Common questions
Is WJEC CBAC LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £63.3m, with unrestricted reserves standing at £62.9m. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £0.24m for the year, primarily due to an adverse actuarial adjustment of £3.99m on its defined benefit pension scheme. Despite this, the trustees concluded that the organisation is well placed to manage its business risks and has adequate resources to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Deloitte LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of WJEC CBAC LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £180,001 - £190,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 11/05/2023 | £15k | Semiconductor Higher Technical Skills Academy Wales: Recruitment, Retention & Upskilling |
| UK government | 11/05/2023 | £28k | Semiconductor Higher Technical Skills Academy Wales: Recruitment, Retention & Upskilling |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION | 1 | £328k |
| CYNGOR CELFYDDYDAU CYMRU | 1 | £211k |
| PAUL HAMLYN FOUNDATION | 1 | £65k |
| COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £14k |
| DEVELOPMENTS IN LITERACY UK (UK) | 1 | £10k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £3k |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC | 1 | £10 |
Charities like this
- LLENYDDIAETH CYMRU - LITERATURE WALES
- CYNGOR CELFYDDYDAU CYMRU
- WYCLIF INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- PROMO - CYMRU
- Gwasanaeth Cerdd Ysgolion Gwynedd a Môn
- CYLCH MEITHRIN PENMAENMAWR
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJEC CBAC LIMITED | £66.5m | £180,001 - £190,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LLENYDDIAETH CYMRU - LITERATURE WALES | £1.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CYNGOR CELFYDDYDAU CYMRU | £57.7m | — | — | unclear | 7.0% | no doubt |
| WYCLIF INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £618k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PROMO - CYMRU | £1.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Gwasanaeth Cerdd Ysgolion Gwynedd a Môn | £1.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |